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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.12, 1,503.54 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.12, 1,503.54 and 680.52 is: 1,021.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.12 : 1,503.54 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.12/1,503.54 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.12x = 1,503.54 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.12x = 1,023,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,189.04/1,002.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.02

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